Rare Twin Elephants Born in Myanmar’s Bago Region

A rare and remarkable event occurred in southern Myanmar’s Bago region with the birth of twin elephants, a male and a female, at the Wingabaw Elephant Camp. The twins were born on August 26 to a 21-year-old elephant named Pearl Sandar.

Myo Min Aung, a veterinarian at the camp, shared details of the births, noting that the female calf arrived first, followed by her male sibling just four minutes later. The twin elephants faced initial challenges as they were unable to nurse from their mother during the first two days. To ensure their well-being, the camp staff fed them using milk bottles.

By the third day, the twins began drinking their mother’s milk, which is crucial for their nutrition and growth. The successful transition to their mother’s milk is an encouraging sign for their health and development.

The birth of twin elephants is an extremely rare occurrence in Myanmar, with this being only the 12th recorded case since 1960. Currently, there are nine elephants at the Wingabaw Elephant Camp, including the newborn twins. Given the rarity of this event, the camp staff is dedicating special care and attention to the twins to ensure their healthy upbringing.